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Having problems with your Kenmore 22313 Bagged Canister Vacuum ?

How to open case??

\015 This may not be a 22313 unit, but I didn't know where else to file this request.I have an old Kenmore canister with a stuck power cord retractor, so I need to open the main case (where all the goodies are). I don't know the model number because I had to replace a cracked bottom clamshell a few years back and the replacement doesn't have the model number plate. (I wrote down the model number then, but of course I can't find it. I think it's written INSIDE the clamshell.) All the canister says on top is "Powermate 4.1". Here's a photo.I can pry out the corners marked "A" and that end of the cover starts to come off. But the corners marked "B" wrap around the bottom of the unit and I can't figure out how to pry them off without cracking something. How do you get the cover off of the motor compartment?\015

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In an unsuccessful attempt to swap out the motor in a 12 Amp turquoise modeI curbed b/c some nut had Gorilla Glued the wheels on) with the motor from my 11 Amp maroon one with a broken (poorly designed button covering the switch that would turn itself off and on erratically so fell victim to inordinate persuasion) I was finally able to pry the top rear bonnet off my 11 Amp maroon model by aggressively flexing a long (for leverage) wide screwdriver at points A on both sides. \015\012However, removing the back bonnet over the 12 Amp turquoise canister pretty much ruined it b/c there were two inaccessible screws inside the back which I broke the housings for but could possibly superglue if the motors had been compatible.

I don't know this vacuum personally, but i'll take a stab at is. You're off to a good start prying around. There is most likely a coupld of screws holding things together somewhere. Check around the bottom and sides for holes where phillips screws may be lurking.\015\012\015\012Hope this helps. Please rate this accordingly.\015\012\015\012Good luck!

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